Donald Earl Elswick

1931-2018

Donald Earl Elswick, 87, of Worthington, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Oakmont Manor Nursing Home in Flatwoods following complications of a devastating stroke he suffered nearly 10 years ago.

Mr. Elswick was born March 28, 1931, in Ashland, a son of the late Walter and Maggie Stafford Elswick. His wife, Joyce Anne Mayes Elswick, his stepmother, Louise Elswick, and a special uncle, Wayne Bostick, also preceded him in death.

He attended Wurtland High School and received his GED years later. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired clerk in the Shipping Department at Armco/AK Steel. He was a longtime member of Worthington First Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon and clerk and active in the bus ministry.

He was a former member of the Worthington City Council and involved in the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees and the Greenup County Democratic Party. He was a community activist who spearheaded several projects. The most notable was the placing by the Keeneland Foundation of a historical marker on U.S. 23 in 2004 at the site of the former horse-racing track "The Million Dollar Oval," which operated from 1924 to 1928 in Chinnville (Raceland).

Surviving are two sons, Jeff (Vickie) Elswick of Greenup and Brian (Patricia) Elswick of Worthington; a daughter, Pam (Blake) Holbrook of Ashland; two brothers, Harry "Toad" Elswick of Greenup and Virgil Elswick of Russell; two sisters, Rose (Ernie) Truesdell of Flatwoods and Rancalee "Nank" (Tivis) Potter of Worthington; four grandchildren, Alexis (Leon) Mattingly of Ashland, Whitney (Jason) Franklin of Lexington, Dr. Ian (Catherine) Holbrook of Richmond and Dr. Evan (Selina) Holbrook of Lexington; three great-grandchildren, Adrian Mattingly of Ashland and Jackson and Graham Holbrook of Richmond; and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were conducted Monday, April 23, 2018, at Evans Funeral Home in Raceland.

Burial was in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for the distribution of Bibles to Greenup County Gideons, P.O. Box 293, Greenup, KY 41144.

A special thanks to caregivers at home, the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center at Wilmore, Oakmont Manor and Community Hospice.

Nancy McKenzie

1925 – 2018

Nancy Cyrus McKenzie, 92, of Lexington, formerly of Ashland passed away April 17, 2018.

Mrs. McKenzie was born Oct. 19, 1925 to the late Rev. EL Lindsey and Adline Hay Cyrus in New Boston, Ohio.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore McKenzie; one daughter, Rheada Jane Webb; two brothers, Charles Cyrus and Ronald Cyrus; four sisters, Sarah Wilson, Molly Sue Hatfield, Mary Mantzer and Olva Ferguson.

Nancy was a member of the Faith Christian Assembly in Flatwoods. She was a Kentucky Colonel, and an avid Cincinnati Reds Baseball and UK Basketball fan.

She is survived by one son, Philip (Carolyn) McKenzie; one brother, Lindsay Cyrus ;seven grandchildren, Christopher Lee Webb, Alicia (Edward) Patton, Kevin (Toni) Webb, Keith (Missi Kilbelbek) Webb, Leigh Ann McKenzie, Sarah McKenzie, Phillip (Lindsay) McKenzie; two great-grandchildren, Eli and Isaiah McKenzie; two step-greatgrandchildren, Caroline and Anton Patton.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.

Burial followe in Cyrus Family Cemetery.

Linda Lockhart

1950 - 2018

Linda R. Lockhart, 68, of South Shore, Kentucky passed away April 17, 2018 in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, March 29, 1950, a daughter of the late Jack Lockhart and Helen Webster Lockhart.

Linda was a graduate of McKell High School, member of the Quincy Church of Christ and retired from SOMC after 25 years of service.

Preceded in death besides her parents are one niece, Melissa Lockhart.

Surviving are one brother, Jack (Margaret) Lockhart of South Shore, Kentucky, two sisters, Brenda (Michael) Stockner  and Vicki Bivens both of South Shore, Kentucky, two life-long friends, Carolyn Smith and Beulah Hacker, six nieces and nephews, six great nieces and nephews, two great great, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky with Danny Bentley, officiating.

Burial followed in MT. Zion Cemetery, South Shore, Kentucky.

Online condolences can be left for the family at robersonfuneral.com

Robert Columbia

1936 - 2018

Robert E. Columbia, 81, of Flatwoods passed away April 16, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Columbia was born in Lexington, KY, Oct. 9, 1936 to the late Eugene Redmond and Lottie Halfhill Columbia.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Deron Huston; first wife, Sandra Columbia Moss.

Robert was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He attended the University of Kentucky and retired from the Kentucky State Police.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Elnora Raison Columbia; four children, James R. Columbia, Dana E. (Billy) Cropper, Cathy J. (Chris) Spencer, Laura J. Reed; five grandchildren, Chris Gallagher, Isaac Reed, Jennie Spencer, Nicholas Gage Huston, and Cameron M. Huston.

Prayer was held Friday, April 20, 2018 at Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods.

Burial followed in Lucasville Cemetery, in Lucasville, OH.

Martha Lynd

1949 - 2018

Martha Elizabeth Bryan Lynd, 68, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at her residence.

Ms. Lynd was born December 31, 1949, in Raceland, KY, to the late Howard Bryan Sr. and Dorothy Cleo Kouns Bryan.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Lynd was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Bryan Jr. and four sisters: Twins, Loraine Virginia and Lora Lee Bryan, Charlotte Grubb, and Bonnie Watson.

Ms. Lynd was a homemaker and an elderly caregiver. She was also active in her community by working election and volunteering as President of the Russell Little League and PTA Treasurer at Advance Elementary School.

Ms. Lynd is survived by one son, Scott (Shannon) Lynd of Worthington, KY; one daughter, Lora (Josh) Baldridge of Raceland, KY; six grandchildren: James-Elijah Lynd, Samuel Lynd, Saylor Annabeth Lynd, Austin Baldridge, Zackary Bryan Baldridge, and Landon Baldridge; five brothers, Wendell (Peggy) Bryan of Wurtland, KY; Ronald (Geneva) Bryan of Raceland, KY; Jerry Bryan of Argillite, KY; Bill (Nancy) Bryan of Raceland, KY; and Cecil Bryan of Flatwoods, KY; one sister, Dorothy Lunsford of Flatwoods, KY; and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral Services were held Monday, April 23, 2018, at Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY, with Pastor Johnny Riley officiating.

Burial followed at Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, KY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bailey Family Funeral Home (2110 Argillite Road, Flatwoods, KY, 41139) for final expenses.

Condolences can be expressed at baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com

Lillian Ramey

1928 - 2018

Lillian Elizabeth Mellon Ramey, 90, of Flatwoods, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Boyd County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland.

She was born March 23, 1928, in Huntington, WV, to the late Frank and Leena Preston Mellon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kyutis Ramey; three sisters; and a daughter, Connie Blair.

Lillian was a housewife and loved to sew and go to bingo.

She is survived by one daughter, Sandra (Jack) Crites of Flatwoods; three grandchildren, Kylie Rowe, Wayne Blair and Matthew Crites; six great-grandchildren, Jason, Justin and Jessica Rowe, Andrea Blair, Lily and Ayden Crites; one brother; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Carman Funeral Home in Flatwoods entrusted with arrangements. Burial will be at a later date.

Clara Pack

1942 - 2018

Clara J. Pack, 76, of Firebrick, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Maysville, Kentucky.

Clara was born January 4, 1942 in Garrison, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Alfred and Angline Riffe Shepherd.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by two sons, Jeffrey Pack and Rex Pack, two brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by her husband Marvin Pack Sr., one son, Marvin Pack Jr. of Portsmouth, Ohio, two daughters, Melinda Pack of Cincinnati, Ohio and Kristina Wright of Firebrick, Kentucky, one brother, John Shepherd of Oak Hill, Ohio, two sisters, Freida Bowles of Toledo, Ohio and Sylvia Flannery of Greenup County, Kentucky, eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Crockett L. Reed Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at a later date.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.clrfuneralhome.com.

Betty Compton

1932 - 2018

Betty L. Compton, 85, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 following a brief illness.

She was born August 29, 1932, in Hulett, KY, a daughter of the late Samuel George and Clara Burton Compton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Helen C. Clark, Esther Judy, Shannon Compton, Jean VanHorn and Sam Compton; and a nephew, Larry Judy.

Betty retired as Vice President from First American Bank. She was involved in many community activities throughout her life, including being a former member of Bellefonte Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf with her friends.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Cindy VanHorn, Steve VanHorn, Charlie VanHorn, Carolyn Mayhew, Clara Woody, Gina Newton, Leasa Compton and Michael Compton; great nieces and nephews, Mollie Woody, Stefanie Reifsnyder, Steven VanHorn and C.D. Mayhew; special friends, Nancy Payne and Shirley Murnahan

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel.

Burial followed in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland; or to Community Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhome.com.